Is Poyang Lake Siberian Crane Winter Roost happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Poyang Lake, China, is the principal wintering area for the eastern population of the Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus).
Birds arrive in autumn and roost on shallow sandbars and islands, then commute to nearby foraging areas at dawn and dusk.
Roost locations shift with lake water levels.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve - Duchang Sector |
| Nanjishan Roosting Island (Poyang Lake) |
This is the short version
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